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A French Art Deco gold, enamel, hardstone and diamond Minaudiere, Janesich, Paris, circa 1925
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- marked on interior rims and lipstick with maker's mark and French control marks, cover rim stamped JANESICH twice and numbered 70971
- gold, enamel, hardstone
- length 4 1/2 in.
- 11.5 cm
with black champlevé enamel lines, diamond thumbpiece and borders, interior with a mirrored compartment and fitted with a bakelite cigarette holder and gold lipstick holder, the top and base with hinged compartments, one with a striker, the covers set with onyx
Condition
thumbpiece lacking one diamond, one border lacking three diamonds, another border lacking one diamond, mirror with age discoloration, otherwise good
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.